WorkCover Compensation Advice

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About Us

Accident Compensation Advice is here to assist you and provide you with advice if you have suffered a personal injury in a motor vehicle accident, a work cover accident or other form of accident.

Our purpose is to review the details of your accident and injuries sustained and once your matter is assessed we can then provide you with a course of action.

All enquiries are carefully checked at the beginning of each claim and are only then commenced after a thorough investigative process

To learn more please click below, and let Accident Compensation Advice assist you with your personal injury claim.

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Road Accident Injury Claims

Strict time limits apply when seeking compensation for a motor vehicle accident, whether you are a driver, passenger, or pedestrian. You should seek medical attention immediately and this should be followed by legal advice as soon as possible. Click below to submit an obligation free enquiry or call Accident Compensation Advice on 1800 700 125.

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Workcover Injury Claims

In Queensland, if you are involved in a work accident and are injured, you may be eligible for statutory compensation for the time you have off work, treatment and other rehabilitation costs resulting from the injury you sustained in the work accident.

You may also be eligible for common law damages, in which case you may be compensated under different, broader heads of damages, including Future Economic Loss and Future Medical Treatment. To find out if you are eligible for Common Law damages, for a work accident, click below.

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No Win No Fee

The firm acknowledges that most injured persons become financially distressed because of an accident and may not be able to afford the outlays involved in running a claim for personal injuries. We will agree to act on a speculative basis after a careful assessment of the facts and circumstances of your case.

To act on a speculative basis means that we undertake not to render an account for our professional costs unless and until the matter is successfully concluded.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will my claim be worth?

No Solicitor, irrespective of their experience or knowledge is able to tell you how much your claim will be worth from the outset. This is because the amount your claim will be worth is based upon the medical reports that will be complied as evidence in your claim and your individual circumstances including the impact of the injury has on your life.

If I drive for my job, and have a road accident during my work is it a workcover claim or a road accident claim?

The simple answer is both. If you have a car accident at work you will need to lodge a notice of claim with the correct third party insurer. You will also need to lodge an application for compensation with Workcover. However, as is the usual case, there will be no negligence alleged against your employer so a common law claim will proceed only against the compulsory third party insurer.

How long will the claim take to be dealt with?

This is a difficult question. A rough average would be two years however this can greatly vary. It is IRRESPONSIBLE and UNFAIR to settle a claim before your injuries have stabilised as you may be missing out on due compensation. To that end, it is almost impossible to settle a claim within 12 months. The time it takes to settle a claim is influenced by a number of factors but mainly the types of injuries you have an the time that you take to recover from them.

What if a person dies before bringing a personal injury lawsuit?

The deceased person's estate via the executor of the estate may be able to make a personal injuries claim and should seek legal advice immediately. Click here to do so. Moreover, dependents and people having witnessed the accident may also be able to make a claim and should also seek legal advice immediately

Is this service confidential?

Yes, your details will only be kept on our file and kept for our use and the use of our barristers. Your information will not be passed on to any other person without your express permission

How long after successfully concluding a claim do I get my money?

It will take up to 3 months for the settlement monies to be passed on to you after settlement, in more complex court related matters this could be longer. This is because a cost assessment needs to made, an agreement as to costs met, and repayments made to medicare etc.

What if I can't prove someone's negligence caused my injury?

If you can not prove negligence against another party than you cannot make a common law claim. However, there may be other statutory bodies or insurance agencies through whom you may be able receive compensation. You should seek legal advice regarding this.

If I am injured at work and make a claim, will I lose my job?

No, it is against unfair dismissal laws for your employer to fire you for making a personal injuries claim.

Is an accident on my direct way to or from work a work related accident?

If you have a car accident on your direct way to or from work you will need to lodge a notice of claim with the correct third party insurer. You will also need to lodge an application for compensation with Workcover. However, as is the usual case, there will be no negligence alleged against your employer so a common law claim will proceed only against the compulsory third party insure.

Do I have to pay costs and outlays throughout the claiming process?

No. All professional costs and outlays are only paid upon the successful conclusion of the claim and deducted from the settlement sum. It is illegal to take a percentage of the claim as costs must be assessed by an independant assessor as to the actual work done